Lamborghini Temerario vs McLaren Artura
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 48% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Temerario | Artura | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 6 995 000 | R 6 500 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 122 261/m | R 113 610/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 72% | 72% |
| Retained after 3 years | 48% | 48% |
| Value after 3 years | R 3 382 064 | R 3 142 733 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 3 612 936 | R 3 357 267 |
| Value after 5 years | R 2 199 292 | R 2 043 659 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Luxury flagship & exotic |
Lamborghini Temerario →
The Huracan successor arrived in South Africa with a twin-turbo hybrid V8 that revs to 10,000 rpm. Local pricing starts around R7 million, positioning it against the Ferrari 296. It is too new to have an established resale record here.
Known for: hybrid v8 successor to the huracan
McLaren Artura →
The Artura brought plug-in hybrid power to McLaren's South African range from 2022, with the Spider following in 2024 at around R7.45 million. Coupes have been retailed locally around the R6.5 million mark. It squares up directly against the Ferrari 296 at a lower price point.
Known for: hybrid v6 with everyday manners
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Lamborghini Temerario or the McLaren Artura?
They are close to inseparable: 48% vs 48% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Lamborghini Temerario loses about R 3 612 936 over three years and the McLaren Artura loses about R 3 357 267. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Lamborghini Temerario runs about R 122 261 per month and the McLaren Artura about R 113 610, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.